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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.68, 7,273.92 and 3,033.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.68, 7,273.92 and 3,033.26 is: 4,186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.68 : 7,273.92 = 3,033.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.68/7,273.92 = 3,033.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.68x = 7,273.92 × 3,033.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.68x = 22,063,690.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,063,690.58/5,270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.12

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